Those who appreciate great food should look no further. Guests dine in the light of 300 candles, the only source of light in this intimate basement restaurant, aptly named The Convent. The dining room is located in a spacious cellar with a vaulted brick ceiling. The interior has been specially designed to create the perfect romantic atmosphere and the walls are adorned with religious icons and paintings. The menu, written on monastic scrolls and covered with hand-woven fabric, offers a variety of meat and fish dishes as well as a daily vegetarian dish. An aperitif in front of the fireplace should get you in the right mood before you sit down.
If you are a through and through seafood lover then chances of you liking this place is pretty high. What with the kind of menu and varied choices of preparations available, D/S Louise Restaurant & Bar certainly deserves its many accolades. Impeccable service in a classy setting clearly qualifies this place as fine dining. Fresh catches of lobsters, herrings, crab and caviar contribute to your delectation trip. Although mainly famous for its seafood specialty, this place does whisk up some amazing chicken and steak recipes. Come down to enjoy a meal that not only is memorable but an altogether new dining experience.
By the seaside, at the foot of Akershus Festning, you will find fish and seafood restaurant Solsiden. On a beautiful summer's evening in Oslo, this is certainly the right place to be: the views over the fjord, the sunset and the delicacies on the menu make this restaurant a popular meeting place. Crab, lobster, Norwegian haddock and sea-fish are just some of the things that are offered here, and the fresh tuna is worth a try! All this on cozy and stylish premises.
Beer Palace opened its doors in 1993, and since then has been delighting guests with delicious brews. Nestled in a historical building in Aker Brygge and surrounded in red brick walls, this place has a typical old world charm to it. With more than 30 varieties of brews on tap and a vast selection of bottled beers to choose from, Beer Palace boasts of housing one of the largest selection of beers in the city. If ever in dilemma regarding a choice, the amicable bartender will help you with a selection. Entertaining events like quiz competitions, live bands and more, add the spark to this place.
Thai just got classy! Since opening in 2004, Plah has captured the interests of foodies and critiques alike, bringing style and traditional Thai flavors to the high-priced dining scene of Oslo. It's hard to imagine typical Thai street food being served in a polished setting, but this restaurant located in the fashionable St.Hanshaugen does it and does it with a flair. Patrons can choose from the elaborate five and eight dish set menus or experiment from the no-nonsense Thai street food menu which lists specialties like Shrimp Chips, Chiang Mai Sausages, Satayspyd of Chicken and Tom Kah Gai. The outdoor terrace is the perfect spot for a leisurely dinner for two accompanied with white wine and friendly service. So reserve ahead to make the most.
Teddys Softbar is as close as you can come to John Travolta, Olivia Newton-John, shiny hair and the golden days of nylon while on a day (or night) out in Oslo. Teddys opened about the same time as Elvis was getting ready for his military service, and has survived the changes of time with grace. The guests range from the curious student to musicians and people in the entertainment industry who all enjoy a blast from the past. Try the food - the kitchen serves simple, homemade Norwegian dishes, with no fashionable extras.